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Birth certificateYou want to get married and need a birth certificate. You live in Hanover, but you were born in Celle. You must therefore state your place of birth, i.e. Celle.

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Apply for an identity card for German citizens with permanent residence abroad

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As a person with German citizenship and permanent residence abroad, you are not subject to the general registration requirement and therefore not subject to the ID card requirement within Germany.

However, you can apply for an identity card in person at selected German diplomatic missions abroad that have been designated as identity card authorities by the Federal Foreign Office or, under certain conditions, at any citizens' office in Germany.

Please note:
Please enquire beforehand at the diplomatic mission in whose district you are staying whether it can issue identity cards, as not all diplomatic missions abroad are also identity card authorities.

Who should I contact?

Responsible authorities

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Einheitsgemeinde Haselünne, Stadt
Address: Rathausplatz 1 , 49740 Haselünne
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Postal address: Post Office Box 280 , 49735 Haselünne
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Telephone: 05961 509-0
Fax: 05961 509-500
Email: Get in touch
www: https://www.haseluenne.de
Opening Hours:
  • - Allgemeine Verwaltung -
  • Montag bis Mittwoch: 08.30 Uhr bis 16.30 Uhr
  • Donnerstag: 08.30 Uhr bis 17.00 Uhr
  • Freitag: 08.30 Uhr bis 12.30 Uhr
  • - Bürgerservice -
  • Montag bis Donnerstag: 08.30 Uhr bis 16.30 Uhr
  • Donnerstag: 08.30 Uhr bis 17.00 Uhr
  • Freitag: 08.30 Uhr bis 12.30 Uhr
  • Samstag: 10.00 Uhr bis 12.00 Uhr
    (Terminvereinbarung wird empfohlen)
Building Access
elevator available, wheelchair-accessible
Address: Werderscher Markt 1, 10117 Berlin, Stadt
Telephone: 030 18172000
Fax: 030 181751000
Email: Get in touch

Requirements

An identity card can be applied for by:

  • Persons with German citizenship regardless of their age

Applications / forms

  • Forms: yes
  • Online procedure possible: no
  • Written form required: yes
  • Personal appearance: yes

The application for the issuance of an identity card in Germany is informal.

Please use the application forms provided by the German mission abroad responsible for you

Which documents are required?

You must submit the following with your application

  • Digital biometric passport photo
  • if you have moved away from Germany (also: residentless persons, world travelers):
    • Certificate of deregistration from the last German place of residence, if a German place of residence is still entered in the most recent identity document;
  • If your address abroad is to be entered in the ID card: additional proof of your habitual residence abroad, e.g. foreigner's identity card, registration certificate from your host country, rental agreement, telephone, electricity or gas bills.

Please note that the online function of an ID card can only be used if a foreign address is recorded.

  • Your previous identity card or passport or children's passport,
  • if you have lost the old document: additionally a police report of loss;

For first-time applications or changes that have occurred

  • Birth/parentage certificate, alternatively German marriage/partnership certificate, German family register;
  • If you are or were married/partnered:
  • Marriage/partnership certificate with note on the name or extract from the family register with note on the name if married abroad, name certificate under German law if applicable;
  • If applicable, certificate of acquisition of German citizenship (naturalization certificate for first application);
  • if applicable, certificate of acquisition of a foreign nationality;
  • if applicable, doctoral degree certificate (in German or English, with name and date of birth), if the doctoral degree cannot be derived from a previous passport/ID card and the entry in the new passport/ID card is desired;

additionally for children under the age of 16:

  • if born in Germany after 01.01.2000, if at least one parent did not have German citizenship at that time: extract from the birth register;
  • for children of married parents: Marriage certificate of the parents;
  • for children of divorced parents and sole custody of one parent: Proof of sole custody by custody order or divorce decree; if applicable, recognition of a foreign divorce decree for the German legal system;
  • for children of unmarried parents at the time of birth: acknowledgement of paternity and custody agreement in accordance with the law of the child's country of residence;
  • if applicable, certificate of acquisition of German citizenship;

Please bring all documents with you in the original and with a copy. Please note that in individual cases it may be necessary to submit further certificates and documents.

What are the fees?

  • for applicants under 24 years of age: EUR 52.80
  • for applicants over 24 years of age: EUR 67.00

Note
Fees may be waived or reduced for those in need.

Process flow

You must apply for your ID card in person at the mission abroad responsible for you or at a citizens' registration office.
Details on how to apply abroad as well as the application form can be found on the websites of the respective mission abroad.
Overview of German missions abroad.

  • Please compile the necessary documents and make an appointment by telephone, e-mail or online via the appointment booking system at the mission abroad or citizens' registration office responsible for you.
  • When you apply in person, you must pay the fee - please inquire in advance about payment options (cash, giro or credit card).
  • Pick up your identity card at your local diplomatic mission or citizens' registration office, or clarify the procedure for handing over documents when you submit your application.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

none

Processing duration

  • for processing the application: usually 4 weeks

Further information

Legal basis

§ Section 1(4)(2) of the German Identity Card Act (PAuswG);

§ Section 8 (8) of the German Identity Card Act (PAuswG);

§ Section 35 of the German Identity Card Act (PAuswG);

§ Section 2 KonsG

Appeal

If your application for an identity card is rejected:

  • File a complaint with the Berlin Administrative Court

Source: Serviceportal Niedersachsen (Portalverbund des Bundes und der Länder)

Further Links

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Single points of contact of the state of Lower Saxony, Single points of contact of the countries of Europe, advice and assistance for EU citizens and their families.
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